Lori Polukoshko

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ABOUT LORI POLUKOSHKO

I have a passion for driving improvement. For 25+ years I have been a highly respected engineer and business leader committed to innovation, sustainability and efficiency.What I enjoy most about my work is developing innovative products, services, technologies, platforms and sustainability strategies that improve operational systems and cost-efficiency.As a driven, strategic design thinker, multi-billion dollar organizations trust and value my technical, business, and financial acumen to define strategies for growth.Currently Capital Planning Manager with TELUS, I direct a $200M capital budget with $3.4B in assets under administration, 2,700 facilities across Canada and collaborate with 20+ senior project managers and engineering planners who are experts in the industry. Mostly known as a collaborator and innovator, I resolve project issues with diplomacy and tact.Some recent accomplishments include:* Streamlining financial data of 700 projects; reducing manual inputs and mitigating risks* Recapturing $150K/year, developing innovative tools that improved accuracy and forecasting* Designing strategies to improve corporate culture propelling employee engagement from 90% to 100%* Winning praise and funding from TELUS for business innovation (as part of Leadership Now)* Earning credentials including PMP, LEED, Six Sigma Green Belt and recently completed an MBA at the University of Victoria.Innovation, technology, finance, strategy and collaboration are at the heart of my success. I build and foster meaningful, trust-based relationships with all stakeholders. My role is to motivate high-performance teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.With deep and rich experience in complex project and program management, I build innovative solutions in a rapidly changing world. I define strategy then oversee implementation for multi-billion dollar programs.Consistently selected as a top-performer and emerging leader, I am highly-respected for my engineering expertise, program/project management, business analysis, strategic thinking, team and relationship building.